BMW 3 Series E46 Specification

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BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the 3 Series compact executive cars produced by BMW, produced from 1998 when it succeeded the BMW E36.

The E46 was released in 1998 to worldwide markets in the sedan body style. In 1999, a coupe with a touring body style became available to all markets, and the sedan was released in the United States. A convertible and hatchback body style was released in 2000, the latter only for Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. E46 experienced tremendous success in all countries and is widely considered the performance benchmark class.

Design Body BMW E46

The E46 was developed as an evolutionary replacement for the BMW E36 chassis. At the end of 1995, with the exterior design by Erik Goplen General E46 chosen and the results DesignworksUSA was contracted by BMW to work alongside BMW Group's in house design team to create the exterior body work in February 1996. Based on the results of E36 body shell, the design team put an emphasis on improving aerodynamics and increasing the cars aggressive stance. The design patent was filed in Germany on July 16, 1997 and in the United States on January 16, 1998.
Since the start of production, the entire in-car entertainment system (Radio Function, Navigation System, Television and Telecommunications systems) is based on a computer system that is very flexible automotive.
An emphasis is put on reducing unsprung weight and increasing structural rigidity rather than increasing power output displacement model best with the release, the E46 328, had only 3 horsepower more than the E36 328.

Perfomance Engine

In the performance package is inclusive option given to E46 sedans from 2003 to 2005, with a convertible coupe 2004-2006. It includes a wide range of aesthetic changes within the regular 3 series, as well as functional and mechanical improvement. That's badge on each wheel M Style 135, with the addition of M badging on the multi-function steering wheel and in the 6-speed short throw weighted shifter.

In the Ministry of the performance, ZHP is equipped with more aggressive DME tune to increase power from 225 hp (168 kW) to 235 hp (175 kW). In the engine redline raised from 6,500 rpm to 6,800 rpm to take advantage of the new power band and higher power output at higher RPMs. As a result of the higher redline, the nut that fastens the oil pump sprocket came with threadlocker pre-applied from the factory to keep the nut from falling.

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